I remember watching my first Disney animated movie: it was “The Lion King,” a beautiful and bittersweet classic about the journey Simba takes to reclaim his place as king and restore balance to the...

Learning can be difficult and it can be hard to stay focused on one thing for an extended period of time. This is what seniors Blake Lawson and Richard Beal felt last year in their chemistry class, and...

Throughout history, "race" has been considered a controversial and difficult topic. In modern times, groups of worked to understand that every race, ethnicity and culture is something to celebrate and...

Since the late 20th century, tattoos have become more mainstream among teenagers and young adults. Until the 1960s, tattoos were only popular in counterculture circles, but the social justice movements...

This review contains spoilers for the film. “Are people born wicked?” asks Glinda Upland (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch of the North, at the outset of “Wicked.” “Or do they have wickedness...

“Father, did I finally get it right?” The world stopped twice for Kendrick Lamar this year: first for his infamous rap beef with Drake, and then for the surprise release of his sixth studio album,...

In the silence of the night, the flowing notes of a violin can be heard in the Chang household. Moving the bow back and forth against the strings as her chin clutches the instrument, CHS9 student Chloe...

Films and video games that seek to disturb the consumer through the threat of space-age dangers are wildly popular. Aliens, monsters, robots, stranded spaceships, and a distinct lack of food and water...

Josiah Sklarsky was born with music in his veins. It just took him some time to figure out how to express it.  In the halls of U-High, he walks with AirPods in his ears and a mind that is always creating...

Stress and anxiety are familiar experiences for many high school students, but for one student, these challenges have inspired a creative project aimed at normalizing conversations about mental health....

Sophomore Edie Park first saw a piano in her day care center at 4 years old and fell in love. She began to play in five-minute lessons, with her music teacher at school, but it just wasn’t enough. When...

If you live in the United States, how far can you drive without seeing used furniture laying out on the sidewalk? Three, four maybe five blocks? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans...

One hand on the paper to hold it steady, his pen winds around and around. A slash down, and then up, and then more marks are set next to it. As the logo begins to take shape, so does the dream in front...

“Music has been one of the only things that I’ve loved for my entire life, so… I'm always going to keep on trying,” Alexander Hwang (‘27) told Eastside. The Pew Research Center found that...

Latin alum Alex Chapman ‘10 is lighting up the dance-pop and club music scene, turning his songwriting passion into a global phenomenon. With chart-topping hits like Kim Petras’ viral anthem “Horsey”...

Ever since Kennedy Middle School English Teacher Diana Kirsh was a child, her enchantment with the world of theater was undeniable. As a teenager, Kirsh commuted after school from the suburbs of New York...

Going to see “Gladiator II," I knew two things for certain: I love Gladiator and I love Paul Mescal. Walking out of the theater, however, I knew I did not love “Gladiator II.” The film industry...

Early morning, Disney enthusiasts got ready to refresh the Disneyland app and hopefully snag a spot in the virtual queue for Disneyland's new ride: Tiana's Bayou Adventure. With three opportunities to...

Warning: This review contains spoilers. Released in 2016, “Moana” is hailed as part of a dying phenomenon: a Disney movie beloved by fans and critics alike.  “Moana 2” is neither.  The...

After over two decades since Wicked hit the Broadway stage, the Wicked movie was released Nov. 21, 2024. Directed by Jon M. Chu, who is best known for directing musicals Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights,...

Sharpie in hand, mind running fast, Madeleine Vollmer quickly thinks of a design to etch onto her friend’s arm while they wait for their turn at the local summer swim meet. A simple task young Vollmer...

Since stepping onto the Alley Theater stage at 5 years old, senior Olivia Gutierrez felt like she belonged in the world of theater. “I'm an only child,” Gutierrez said. “I didn't really have anyone...

A look of shocked amusement passes over Joanne’s face as she stares at Noah.  “You’re the rabbi,” she says.  Noah takes a long drag of a cigarette and says, smoke billowing out of his mouth,...

You’ve seen “The Kardashians”, you’ve seen “The Bachelor.” Now, get ready for something closer to home. Producer Amy Palmer is bringing her storytelling magic to Westport with "The Westport...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming integrated into media, advancing in areas such as photo design, voice creation, and animation.  As AI tools become more complex through full-scale...

He holds his microphone close, looking out into the dark sea of people eagerly waiting for his performance. Most teenagers would be nervous in this scenario, but Jude Salten ’28 remains calm as he prepares...

Since her passion for film production first struck, senior Tanisha Kapoor has traveled the world as part of a team filming and producing a documentary about the people in Afghanistan called “Baywatana.” In...

With Thanksgiving in the rear view, lots of us are getting into the Christmas spirit. Besides decorating and playing carols, holiday classics like Elf, Home Alone, The Grinch, and Die Hard will be...

Levi Schaudt, a freshman at Conifer, has been producing music for 10 years, using at-home and official recording studios to distribute his voice and the messages he writes in his songs. His music can be...

Miguel Alvarez spent seven years of his life working for one thing. To most students, he’s their calm, funny art teacher, but some students noticed him work on a specific project over time. A month ago...

As the thick scent of aged paper and leather furnishes the air, a small crowd of shoppers disperses throughout the store, foraging for the next paperback to satisfy their craze. They wander along the shelves...

Sophomore Myles Antelis boarded a plane alone last month and flew to Los Angeles to showcase his newest clothing collection for his first ever professional photoshoot. Since discovering his interest...

Squinting to see the tiniest details, Miniature Gaming Club members add the final touches to their figurines. One table over, students lay out boards with complex structures and terrain. With their freshly...

This is the second of a three-part series that focuses on siblings Caleb (a senior) and Kensington (a sophomore) Van Hook and their vast experience performing in live musical and theatrical productions...

He glides the charcoal across the textured page, intention behind every motion, outlining his subject’s features. Kaleb Watts, a senior at Lakota East, has a passion for art. His love for art motivates...

This is the last of a three-part series that focuses on siblings Caleb (a senior) and Kensington (a sophomore) Van Hook and their vast experience performing in live musical and theatrical productions nationwide...

From far away, the neighborhood is unassuming: neat rows of manicured houses and sprawling trees narrowing to the horizon. However, upon closer inspection, this neighborhood is unique — walking up the...

Much like the 2023 Barbie movie and the current Taylor Swift Eras Tour, Wicked, the film adaptation of the Broadway hit that releases in theaters on Nov. 22, is positioned to become the next monoculture...

The auditorium buzzes with electric energy, the air thick with anticipation. Rows of polished seats gleam under the stark lights of the stage. The applause concludes, leaving a heavy silence, and Kevin...

Junior Ava Guckian was hand-selected by Broadway actor and Tony Award winner Kristen Chenoweth to attend a boot camp alongside 60 talented youth actors this summer. Along with other teen actors from...

If you’ve been lucky enough to attend a New Trier High School Performing Arts show, you should be able to confirm firsthand that the performances are nothing short of outstanding. Filled with talented...

“Do I look like him?” So goes the most impactful and emotional lyric on rapper Tyler, the Creator’s 2024 record, "Chromakopia." In the lyric, Tyler refers to his estranged father, but he could...

Warner Bros. Pictures kicked off the holiday festivities with its Christmas film “Red One” on Nov. 15, showcasing a fantastical and mythological interpretation of the classic “saving Christmas”...

In August 2023, Keely Gladis (’27) sat down to write a poem, not knowing it would spark a year-long journey culminating in her completed poetry collection, “Oddities and Entities.” However, Gladis...

From a story of winning True Team State to facing traumatic injuries, senior Isaac Tsai’s documentary "Men of Character" details the inspiring journey of Mounds View High School’s boys track team in...

Many people dream of being a part of their favorite TV show, but, for most, it stays like that–a dream. However, for 25-year-old Omaha native Quinn Martin, his dream became a reality when he was one...

When Peter Pan Mini-Golf opened in 1948, the Dismukes family couldn’t possibly imagine that it would still be around 76 years later as a pillar of the Austin community, according to Margaret Dismukes...

Editing and photography are incredibly powerful tools for any school. Every sporting event, news article, dance, and meeting is met with a well-crafted photo or video. No one knows this better than Donovan...

Over his 62-year run in comics, TV shows, movies and games, Spider-Man has cemented himself in our popular culture. The whitty web-slinger has fought enemies like Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, Electro and...

While some would argue that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, there’s no question that lunch is an important meal as well, especially during a student’s day at school. Not only does...